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“The curves of hanbok are subtle and elegant” in Korean
한복의 곡선이 은은하고 우아해요
hanbogui gokseoni euneunhago uahaeyo
Meaning
The curves of hanbok are subtle and elegant.
Usage note
은은하다 describes colors, scents or moods that are soft and refined. It suits praise for the gentle curves of hanbok sleeves and skirts.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
In natural speech, sounds link and shift across words. The table below reads each word separately, as it sounds when said on its own.
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 한복의 | ||
| 한 | ㅎ+ㅏ+ㄴ | han |
| 복 | ㅂ+ㅗ+ㄱ | bok |
| 의 | ㅇ+ㅢ | ui |
| 곡선이 | ||
| 곡 | ㄱ+ㅗ+ㄱ | gok |
| 선 | ㅅ+ㅓ+ㄴ | [써] seo |
| 이 | ㅇ+ㅣ | [니] ni |
| 은은하고 | ||
| 은 | ㅇ+ㅡ+ㄴ | [으] eu |
| 은 | ㅇ+ㅡ+ㄴ | [는] neun |
| 하 | ㅎ+ㅏ | ha |
| 고 | ㄱ+ㅗ | go |
| 우아해요 | ||
| 우 | ㅇ+ㅜ | u |
| 아 | ㅇ+ㅏ | a |
| 해 | ㅎ+ㅐ | hae |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Sound changes in this phrase
- Tensing: after a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ sound, ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ and ㅈ become tense (ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅆ, ㅉ). 곡선이 → [곡써니]
- Linking: when a syllable ending in a consonant (patchim) is followed by a syllable that starts with a vowel, the consonant moves over to the next syllable. 선이 → [서니]
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
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Question 1 What does “한복의 곡선이 은은하고 우아해요” mean?
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Answer: The curves of hanbok are subtle and elegant
Question 2 How do you say “The curves of hanbok are subtle and elegant” in Korean?
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Answer: 한복의 곡선이 은은하고 우아해요 hanbogui gokseoni euneunhago uahaeyo
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